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Resolved that: 2.1 Scrutiny Members agree the items set out in the Scrutiny Forward Work Programme (Appendix 1).
Apologies for absence were received from Cllr A Barry, Cllr G Preston and C Little Co-opted Member.
No Declarations of Interest were made.
Decision as recorded
Resolved that: 2.1 Scrutiny Members agree the items set out in the Scrutiny Forward Work Programme (Appendix 1).
The Chair referred to the Forward Work Programme 2025/2026 and provided updates to the Committee. The Chair reminded Members of the Corporate Risk Register Workshop that would be held after the meeting. The Chair noted that A Dinham requested that a report on Aggression and Violence to come to the Committee, and Members agreed to add it to the Forward Work Programme for the 16th of September. The Chair also noted a request from A Taylor regarding the Democratic Services Committee and advised that he would have discussions with A Taylor and would notify Members when a date has been decided. In response to questions from members: · Regarding the Quarterly Performance Report, the Director noted that Officers are currently working on it and explained the information that will be included. · The Director explained the format of the Quarterly Performance Report. · The Officer noted that the list of additional items for consideration was looked at during the planning session with Directors and Cabinet Members but an additional session with Members could be arranged. · The Director referred to the remit of the Scrutiny Committees and noted that the additional items for consideration were amalgamated and then discussed. The Director of Governance and Resources advised Members that the Multi Location Meetings Policy would be going to Scrutiny in advance of it going to Full Council. Resolved that: 2.1 Scrutiny Members agree the items set out in the Scrutiny Forward Work Programme (Appendix 1).
The Officers C Dinham and A Richards introduced and led the committee through the ‘Draft Advertising Policy’ report. In response to questions from members: · The Officer explained the reasons for going out to tender. · The Officer noted that the initial lot would be for digital media and they would then look at providing further lots for tender processes. · The Officer referred to other authorities and their advertisements. · Regarding 3.1, the Director explained the role of the Commercial Governance Board and who attends. · The Officer explained that there is a draft Income Generation Strategy that will be going to Cabinet. · Regarding the operation of the policy, the Officer explained that Corporate Communications would liaise with other departments regarding the assets and policy. · The Officer noted that the income generated, the amount of time allocated and the number of local businesses utilising the platform, would be considered when reviewing the success of the policy. · The Officer explained the timeframe and process. · The Officer noted that the guidelines are outlined in the tender document. Comments were made regarding the possible income generated and the utilisation of sites.
The Chair referred to the referrals discussed during Item 3.
The Chair reminded Members of the workshop that will be held following the meeting.
The Chair advised that there was no other business deemed urgent.
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